Kevin Murray (politician)

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Kevin G. Murray (born 1960) is an attorney and a former US Politician.[1] He was the first California Assemblyman to serve alongside his father.[1]

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[edit] Education

Murray attended California State University, Northridge, earning a BSBA. Murray earned a MBA from Loyola Marymount University in 1983, and a JD from Loyola Law School in 1987.[2]

[edit] Law career

Prior to his election to the assembly, Murray practiced law in the areas of entertainment, real estate, insurance, and dependency. He also provided consulting and management services to artists in the entertainment industry.

[edit] California State Assembly

Murray was an assemblyman in the California State Assembly from 1994 to 1998. He represented the 47th district, which covers an area of Los Angeles. Murray was a Democrat, and he served as Chair of the Transportation Committee.[1]

[edit] California State Senate

Murray was a senator in the California State Senate, representing the 26th district based in Culver City, California. He was also chair of the Appropriations Committee, the Transportation Committee, the Democratic Caucus, and the California Legislative Black Caucus. Murray also served on the California Film Commission. He retired due to term limits in 2006.[1]

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Preceded by
Gwen Moore
California State Assemblymember
47th District
19941998
Succeeded by
Herb Wesson
Preceded by
Diane Watson
California State Senator
26th District
19982006
Succeeded by
Mark Ridley-Thomas